Join a cohort of dedicated conservationists, citizen scientists and volunteers as we work to protect water, wildlife and wild places. From litter sweeps to workshops on scientific and social topics, there are ways for everyone to get involved in your community and beyond.
Upcoming Events
Catch of the Day at Charleston Wine + Food
Thursday, March 7, 2–4:30 p.m. | Bowen’s Island Restaurant, Charleston
Enjoy the festive atmosphere and extraordinary culinary delights of Charleston Wine + Food at this event highlighting local seafood! In addition to the memorable cuisine you’ll experience, meet the faces behind Good Catch, our program that leads and encourages communities in support of local and sustainably harvested seafood. This 21+ event is hosted by Charleston Wine + Food and may have limited availability.
Learn more HERE.
Toby and Friends Litter Sweep
Monday, March 11, 8–10 a.m. | Folly Beach Pier, Folly Beach
Toby the Turtle and South Carolina Aquarium are hosting a litter sweep at the Folly Beach Pier. Meet under the pier to sign in, pick up supplies and then sweep the beach ahead of the summer season. All supplies will be provided, no advance registration required.
Learn more HERE.
Isle of Palms Beach Sweeps
Monday, March 11 and 25, 5:30–7 p.m. | 1100 Block Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Spring into action with Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew and South Carolina Aquarium for beach sweeps twice per month this spring season! We’ll begin with welcome sessions for new volunteers from 5:30–6 p.m. before heading out to sweep the beach for litter. Sign in and pick up supplies at the public beach walkover. We will provide instructions for volunteers to participate in a litter sweep with data collection. No advance registration is required.
Charleston Green Drinks: Eco Trivia
Thursday, March 14, 6–8 p.m. | 289 Huger Street, Charleston
Join us at Palmetto Brewing Company for a fun night of environmental trivia with a chance to win prizes provided by local and sustainable businesses! There will be plenty of time to socialize and be sure to check out the action board for ways to get involved in local activities.
Learn more HERE.
Kiawah Island Sweep
Saturday, March 16, 9–11 a.m. | 876 Kiawah Island Parkway, Kiawah Island
Kiawah Conservancy and South Carolina Aquarium are hosting monthly litter sweeps at Mingo Point. Volunteers will choose a sweep location on the island, disperse for their cleanup and then return to drop off supplies and share their impact. Get involved to keep litter and plastic pollution from entering our environment.
Sign up for sweep reminders HERE.
Toby’s Earth Month Island-Wide Spring Litter Sweep
Sunday, April 7, 1–3 p.m. | Various locations throughout Folly Beach
Join us as we celebrate Earth Month with an island-wide litter sweep on Folly Beach! Let’s work together to keep litter and plastic pollution off our streets and out of our waterways just ahead of sea turtle nesting season.
Sign up for a sweep location HERE.
Conservation in Action
- Capers Island Cleanup Excursion
- Chicora Changers Beach Sweep at Isle of Palms
- Tidal Creek Excavation with SCDNR SCORE
- Folly Beach Litter Sweep Event
- King Tide Flooding Measurement at SeaRise Sign in Charleston
- Marsh Grass Planting in Maryville
- Shem Creek Litter Sweep with J. B. Edwards Elementary
- Saltmarsh Sweep with Charleston Waterkeeper
- MLK Day of Service Litter Sweep and Food Drive
- Liberty Square Litter Sweep
Your Data Matters!
Want to be a true citizen scientist? Litter data is critical in identifying the most problematic debris and can be a powerful tool in helping to develop solutions for reducing trash. We encourage litter sweep participants to log the items they pick up from land and water. Help be part of the solution by using the Litter Journal, a project in the South Carolina Aquarium Citizen Science app, when you sweep in your community.
The South Carolina Aquarium Citizen Science app is available in the App Store and on Google Play.